For SS25 , DI PETSA captivated London Fashion Week with a mythologically inspired collection titled My Body is a Labyrinth. The collection reimagines the myth of Ariadne and Theseus, focusing on the internal labyrinth of the self, where themes of desire, loss, and self-love collide. Designer Dimitra Petsa used the ancient myth as a metaphor for the personal journey we must all undertake to confront our darker, hidden selves. The collection is a celebration of feminine sensuality, personal growth, and the exploration of our shadow sides.
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At the heart of the collection lies the figure of the Minotaur, symbolizing the darker aspects of human nature—those parts of ourselves we try to hide, but which also seek love and understanding. DI PETSA envisions the labyrinth as a place of inner exploration, where self-pleasure becomes the guiding thread that leads us through the complexities of desire and loss. This journey is represented visually and emotionally through the intricate draping and form-shifting designs, which evoke both vulnerability and strength.
Opening the show, a new print known as “The Tan Line” graced the runway, evoking the nostalgia of sun-kissed summer skin and faded warmth. This memory of summer is paired with DI PETSA’s signature flowing drapery in vibrant degradé colors, with silks and meshes blending together to reflect the merging of the physical and emotional self. The collection skillfully balances the delicate and the bold, creating pieces that resonate with both fleeting moments and eternal themes.
A striking motif this season is the use of period blood as a symbol of female power and life’s cyclical nature. Several garments feature prints inspired by bloodstains, including the standout Blood Masturbation Denim trousers, which challenge societal taboos around female bodily fluids. The models appeared as if they had emerged from moments of intimate abandon on a beach, with hands bloodstained and hair entwined with sand, evoking raw, natural sensuality.
DI PETSA also introduced the Tama bag this season, a votive offering to the Sirens, designed as a protective talisman. Hand-carved metal reliefs, made by the designer herself, adorn the bag, inspired by ancient Greek Orthodox traditions of giving votive offerings during prayer. The Tama bag, crafted from deadstock and vegan leather, reflects the brand’s spiritual connection to the sea and its healing powers, combining mythology with personal ritual.
Marking a significant milestone, the brand debuted gender-fluid menswear for the first time. DI PETSA’s signature Wetlook was reimagined for the male form, now in pastel gradient hues and everyday pieces like a draped hoodie and tracksuit set. The menswear collection maintained the same fluidity and sense of magical realism, transforming ordinary garments into mythic symbols. With long, flowing silhouettes and intricate details, My Body is a Labyrinth explored the dreamlike and the divine, inviting us to embrace our most vulnerable and hidden selves.
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what an amazing show! i love di petsa wet dresses! revolution! something new finally and the casting is outstanding